Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To obtain a value by reading a scale, meter or display.
Natural examples
Lesen Sie bitte den Wasserzähler ab.
Please read the water meter.
Sie liest die Temperatur am Thermometer ab.
She reads the temperature from the thermometer.
Ich habe die Zahl von der Anzeige abgelesen.
I read the number from the display.
Usage note
Forms are liest ab, las ab, hat abgelesen. Use den Zähler ablesen for taking a meter reading.
Mini-lesson: ablesen
To obtain a value by reading a scale, meter or display. Forms are liest ab, las ab, hat abgelesen. Use den Zähler ablesen for taking a meter reading.
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